Friday, June 27, 2008

Need To Know How To Get Your Ex Back?

Have you had a recent breakup and want to know how to get your ex back?
Unfortunately for us, we sometimes don’t realize how important things are sometimes until we don’t have them anymore. Yes, it’s sad, but true.

If you are really committed to mending a broken relationship, here are a few thoughts that may help you figure out how to get your ex back:

The first thing you will need to do is let your ex know that you realize there are things that need to change in your relationship and that taking a break is probably a good idea. Once they see that you are able to handle some time apart in a mature way, they can relax a bit and begin to think things through themselves. If you both can admit that there are problems or issues that must be resolved for the relationship to move forward maybe you can make some progress towards getting your relationship healed. The main objective is to keep a line of communication open for future use.

So what are you going to be doing during this time apart? First of all don’t go out of your way to contact your ex. If you bump into one another, fine. Be open and friendly, but not overly so. The main thing you want to avoid is becoming some kind of creepy stalker-type person. So no constant phone calls, text messages, or emailing!

Use this time to think about what the problems in the relationship were. What changes need to be made? What are you willing to do to see these changes happen? What are the things you feel you can’t compromise on?
Be brutally honest with yourself! If there are things you know have to be different and you honestly know you can’t change them, you are only delaying the inevitable second breakup. This is unfair to both of you.

Keep in mind there probably aren’t going to be any quick fixes to the relationship. It is going to take some time and effort for you to figure out how to get your ex back.

It isn’t easy to face the problems in our relationships and deal with the pain they’ve caused. If you can hang tough and learn to compromise a little and work through the issues you can come out of this a stronger couple with a much healthier relationship.

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Relationship Breakdown - Stop It Cold!

Wondering if you can save a relationship? There are many reasons for the breakdown of a relationship, but there are a few that seem to rear their ugly heads more than others. Being aware that these things can be a problem, can help us stop them cold before they damage our relationship.

*Becoming complacent: If we get too ‘settled’ in our relationship, it leads to getting into a rut. Living in the rut too long can bring on stagnation and discontent with each other. Get out of the rut and try something new and different once in a while! It doesn’t have to be expensive or spectacular to be special. If you need ideas for activities, try asking your friends what they do to add a little zest now and then.

*Lack of communication: Keeping communication open and flowing is a 'must have' to any relationship. How long would you stay friends with someone who ignored you? I’m guessing not very darn long! Both of you must communicate regularly and effectively or there’s not going to be much of a relationship to worry about. Talking out issues instead of arguing about them is much more productive. Many times a little open and honest conversation will help us save a relationship.

*No time together: We all seem to be working more just to keep our lives going. Be careful that you don’t let work and budget stress kill your relationship. Set aside some time each week just to ‘be' together. Use the time to relax and just enjoy each other.

Way too often people simply give up on what could be a great relationship because they feel so helpless to change things. Don’t let this happen to you! Even if your life isn’t going the way you want it to right now, the bad times don’t have to last forever. You can save a relationship, no matter how difficult it may be.